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  • Breaking Down the New BD Pieps Beacon Recall

    by Manasseh Franklin April 13, 2021
    by Manasseh Franklin April 13, 2021

    Explanation of the 2021 Black Diamond recall of the Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro and Ice beacon models.

  • Totally Deep Podcast 87 — Charlie Avis and Jeff Lutzenberger of onX

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow March 31, 2021
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow March 31, 2021

    On Totally Deep Podcast 87, Doug talks with Jeff Lutzenberger and Charlie Avis of onX Backcountry on the applications, potential and limitations of digital mapping software like onX.

  • Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why

    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020

    Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.

  • Using CalTopo and Avenza Offline — Tips, Pros, Cons

    by Tom Bull March 4, 2020
    by Tom Bull March 4, 2020

    Tips for using CalTopo maps offline with Avenza, and exploration of the superiority of the paid CalTopo app.

  • Emergency Communications for Ski Touring

    by Doug Stenclik December 17, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik December 17, 2019

    Emergency communications while backcountry ski touring, including inReach, SPOT, BCA Link and more.

  • Stay Alive — Colorado Summer Mountain Safety

    by Lou Dawson June 7, 2018
    by Lou Dawson June 7, 2018

    Backcountry safety seminar and workshop, good for climbers and ski touring, free.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup September 2017

    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2017

    Backcountry ski touring news, September 2017 covering boots, rehab and Lindsey racing with the men, also the moving hut on Mount Cook.

  • Predicting the Future 2016 – How Did I Do?

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2016

    Review of ski touring new year predictions for 2016, how did Lou do with his crystal ball, re airbag backpacks and more.

  • I Plugged My Phone Into My Voltair Airbag Backpack

    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2016
    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2016

    Experiment with Arcteryx Voltair airbag backpack, powering USB smartphone from OEM battery for ski touring trips in the backcountry.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup August 2016 – GPS + Vogue

    by Lou Dawson August 10, 2016
    by Lou Dawson August 10, 2016

    Backcountry skiing and touring news for August 2016, GPS science and Vogue Magazine ski articles.

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Gear Reviews

  • Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 W Touring Boot Review

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    April 5, 2021
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    March 3, 2021
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    February 24, 2021

Totally Deep Podcast

  • Totally Deep Podcast 86 — Ross Herr of Dynafit

    March 9, 2021
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    February 25, 2021
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    February 12, 2021

Tips & Tricks

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    March 18, 2021

Ski Touring Stories

  • Envisioning a Friendly, Busier Backcountry — Shaun Deutschlander Q&A

    January 18, 2021
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    January 15, 2021
  • Six Who Dared — Elk Mountains Traverse & Richard Compton Tribute

    January 7, 2021

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